Monthly Archives: January 2015

Did you know that your favorite Spa also makes their own face masks that they use to their customers? So, what you are getting is actually a homemade face mask, which is something you can also do for yourself.

Face masks are easy to make and most often than not, most of them does not require a lot of ingredients. So why get the same thing and pay more, if you can do your own face mask for home and enjoy a fresh, rejuvenated and clear skin without the pricey spa treatment?

To give you some tips on how to make really nice face masks, here are some face mask recipes that you might want to try, depending on the needs of your skin.

For Oily Skin

Oily skin can lead to more serious skin problems. This is because oil on the skin can catch more dirt that can cause bacteria build up, which will eventually lead to acne. So to prevent this, here’s a simple facial mask for oily skin that you can prepare at home.

Ingredients:

– 2 tablespoons of Honey

– 2 tablespoons of oatmeal

– 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

Preparation:

Combine all three ingredients together, and achieve a paste like consistency. This amount is enough for one wash. Before washing your face with this mask, make sure that you wash your face with lukewarm water in order to open up the pores. Dry your face and gently apply the face mask on the entire face, but make sure to avoid the eye area.

For best results, let the facial mask sit on your skin for 10 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water again.

For Acne

One of the main reasons why people go for Spas is to get rid of the most common skin problem, which is acne. If your skin is troubled with acne, here is a very effective facial mask that you can use.

Ingredients:

– Oatmeal

– Honey

Preparation:

Oatmeal is a well known ingredient in making beauty products for the skin because of its natural way of exfoliating the skin without leaving it dry and rough. Honey on the other hand is a natural antibacterial that can kill bacteria causing acne. Mix a small amount of oatmeal into several tablespoons of honey.

Wash your face before applying the facial mask, and let it sit for a few minutes. Dry your skin and make sure to use a soft towel to prevent tiny scratches on your skin’s surface.

These two facial masks are always in demand in most spas. One treatment of a facial mask can be very expensive, so knowing how to make them at home will really help you save more.

Apply the facial mask at least twice a week, and see the difference it can give to your skin. Pampering yourself this way is going to be more enjoyable, because you are actually getting more facial mask treatments without having to spend more.

Festive season is all about celebrations and fun, but after that is done and over its time to clean up. Most homeowners prefer to celebrate Christmas at their home as they invite friends and family members and ensure that they have great time together. However, after all that homeowners often struggle to clean up the mess. However, here we take a quick look at how to clean up your home in short period of time right after the festival celebrations are over.

Start with the Table

After all the party and celebrations are done and over, you should start with the table. Take away any remaining dishes, cups and serving utensils that are still on the dinner table. Clean up the table and make sure that there are no bread crumbs or leftover or spilled food on the table. Carry all the table linen to the washing machine. Fill it with warm water and add detergent and let it soak overnight.

Handle Leftovers

A lot of food is usually wasted while you are celebrating because it could be that friends and family members ate a lot and they were full. You really don’t have to throw away all the leftover food because you can use some of that for the next day. Hence, you have to make quick decisions on what to keep and what you need to throw away. Cover all the leftover food with plastic wrap or foil before you refrigerate it. Throw all the rest of the food in the garbage bag, seal it up and set it by the back door.

Soak the Utensils

If you don’t have the time after the festival time to clean up all the bowls and utensils you can do that later in the morning as well. However, before you turn off the lights fill up all the pans and pots with hot water and add some dishwashing liquid in it. This will ensure that all the oil and sticky food particles are off the utensils and you can clean it easily in the morning.

Look Out for Spills

There are many guests that might spill drinks and wines accidentally and therefore you need to start searching for table cloths and areas in the home where you might see an accidental spill. For this you need to make sure that all the linen goes into the washing machine and that should take care of it. Also make sure that you do not spill more wine or drinks while you are clearing up the glasses, so handle it with care and clean it up as quickly as you could.

Use Micro-Fiber Cloth

When you are finally dusting and mopping the floor make sure that you use micro-fiber cloth that can easily pick up all the dust and food particles. There are ready-made cleaning equipment available in the market that you can buy it before the party to ensure that you clean up the home right after the festive season is over.